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Life seems complicated and difficult, nothing’s straightforward, everything’s a mess. But take a moment and find your rainbow. Read on to find out how.

I don’t know about you, but everyone I speak to, professionally and personally, is having a really tough time. Life seems complicated and difficult, nothing’s straightforward, everything’s a mess. Breakdowns – physically and emotionally, illness, hassle, COVID, loss, trauma, challenge, change, disruption, strained relationships, stress, rejection, fear, uncertainty, choices, decisions, pressure. Yep. There’s a lot […]

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How authentic are you in just being you? And what strength does that give you? There’s a vulnerability, of course, in being authentic.

This week, I was thinking about transparency and how some of us are at ease with it, allowing our body language, our eyes and facial expressions to reflect our emotions and show others just how we feel. We’re good at understanding what’s happening in our lives, unafraid to talk about our feelings, to share and […]

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The challenges of life are so often not created, expected or planned. They are random and happen when we least expect.

My brother Pete died this month. He was 52, fit, healthy and the happiest he had been for many years. He suffered a cardiac arrest and died instantly. This is the stuff of nightmares you hear happening to other families. And now those other families are ours. Along with so many others. And so, as […]

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Springing into 2021: If you could do with making some changes in terms of energy, vibrancy, action or emotions, now’s a good time to start. The days are longer and lighter, warmer and somehow kinder. Let’s embrace that for ourselves.

Springing into 2021 I was just thinking about Spring which of course starts with the letter S and so thought maybe it would be good to write a little piece with an S theme. Before you choose to read on, perhaps think about some of your favourite S things. Here’s a few of mine. Sweeties, […]

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Are Striding into Spring or left Weary and Worn out by Winter? If you're ready to find the spring in your step, I'm ready to help you explore change.

I’m wondering whether you are Striding into Spring or left Weary and Worn out by Winter? Perhaps you’re feeling Vulnerable about the Virus, poisoned by the Pandemic, Lost in Life? Maybe even Sucked in by Stress, Overwhelmed by Options, Tired with the Tedium, Restricted by Restrictions, Governed by Guidelines, Drained by Dreariness or Zoomed out […]

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Coaching in COVID: In line with guidelines, I am able to see a few clients face to face, complemented with Zoom and phone coaching sessions

Similarly to many of you, the nature of my work (and business) has massively changed in recent months and looks like it’s set to be the same ongoing and for the foreseeable future. In line with government guidelines and relevant safely and hygiene measures including track and trace, I am able to see (a very […]

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If you want next year to really take off, join me on these exciting new workshops for 2021. In group Zoom sessions, we'll explore strong foundations for living our best lives

The 6Ps approach to Current Times In this three-part online workshop, we explore some strong foundations for living our best lives right now, concentrating on the key topics of Patience, Presence, Positivity, Power, Purpose and Projects. We understand the importance of making the most of every situation and how to have focus and intention day […]

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Reading has been a calming and relaxing focus for me in these strange times and today I'm sharing some of the books I've read throughout lockdown

I thought I’d share very informally in this month’s blog some of the books I’ve read throughout lockdown and beyond. Maybe there’s something for you in here which you might enjoy or be interested in or maybe you’d like to share some books you’d recommend too for me or others, in the comments. If so, […]

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That’s really the key to a Life/ Virus balance, how we can ensure our lives are still good, happy, calm, joyful, content, peaceful, fun and connected despite the virus and its impact and restrictions

I’m always talking in coaching sessions about the need to have a proper connection with ourselves and the life we want and deserve. This is even more apparent around current times and our adjustment to a ‘new normal’ and changing rules and restrictions as we emerge from lockdown. The focus on staying safe, happy and […]

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How will you remember this particular year? What words and emotions will define it? What memories will you choose as you start emerging from the cocoon of lockdown?

It’s an understatement to say that it’s been an usual time in recent months. I hope that you have found ways to get through the days, cope with the changes, challenges and restrictions and manage any struggles. I hope too that you have experienced moments of joy and calm, peace and happiness and perhaps a […]

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